Take Back The Night is SundayStaff Report For the past four years, men, women and children have taken back the night by marching from Guardian Family Services to the Massac County Courthouse to join together for a candlelit pr...

Washington Park site of Harvest Thyme FestivalPress Release Metropolis Tourism and local businesses have finalized plans for its free Harvest Thyme Arts and Crafts Festival at Washington Park from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. This family-...

Jury rules Lane Wolfe death is accidental By Michele Longworth Planet Reporter reporter@metropolisplanet.com After hearing nine testimonies and being presented all of the information regarding the cause of Lane Wolfe’s death, a jury of six...

Council passes appropriations ordinance After suspending the rules and by a unanimous vote, the Metropolis City Council adopted the 2013-14 Appropriations Ordinance at its Sept. 23 meeting. Alderman Kim Brown was absent from the meeting....

Nominations sought for Easterday awardStaff Report Nominations are being accepted for the Metropolis Rotary Club’s annual Les Easterday Community Service Award. The award is given each year to a Massac County resident that has enriched...

Homecoming activities underway, parade FridayStaff Report Homecoming events are in full swing this week at Massac County High School, where this year’s theme is Superhero homecoming. As in year’s past, several activities have been scheduled a...

Metropolis’ first ever Wine Festival is Saturday Press Release Wineries from throughout southern Illinois will be present at the first ever Metropolis Wine Festival at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday. Cost of admission is $10...